jeffduytschaver wrote:
GMAT Danger, sounds like there are some rules that can be bent and but that the 3 yr degree isn't one that can be bent for Ross. It seem unusual that only one school has that requirement. I think it's unusual that rule can't be bent especially if you have a 760 GMAT (from your profile).
Also, I was told that the admission requirements for a PhD are often significantly tougher than those for a MBA, depending upon the school of course, but I haven't spent any time researching MBA programs.
Good luck!
jeffduytschaver
Indeed. I was under the impression that a 3 year bachelors and a 2 year masters (MBA in my case) should suffice. Moreover, WES has rated my 3 year bachelors degree to be equivalent to US bachelor.
I guess Ross wants to be extra careful for whatever reasons!
Anyway, I checked the FAQs for international applicants for other business schools. Thankfully they are more considerate. Wharton and Harvard graduate schools consider a 3 year bachelor degree as equivalent to the US bachelors degree.
"There are a number of universities around the world that offer three-year undergraduate programs. If you received a bachelor's degree upon completion of one of these undergraduate programs, you are eligible to apply to Wharton's doctoral programs. "(Link:
https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/doctoral/a ... udents.cfm)
This one is from Harvard Graduate School:
"Applicants from institutions outside of the US; applicants must hold the equivalent of US bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from institutions of recognized standing (either a three or four year undergraduate degree)."(Link:
https://www.gsas.harvard.edu/prospective ... ements.php)
As an extra precaution, I have also shot off emails to the graduate admission offices of universities where I intend to apply. Hoping for a more positive response.